Henry David Thoreau Elementary School

Henry David Thoreau Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
8224 NE 138th St,  Kirkland, WA
Lake Washington School District
3.8
411 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mylinda Mallon
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
78%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
70.3%
State Average
41.7%
Science
79.5%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
459:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
54.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20.8%
Hispanic
10.8%
Two or more races
10.5%
Black
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/11/2024
Our daughter has attended for the last three years and we’ve had nothing but the best experience with her teachers and the school as a whole.
5.0 parent
6/4/2016
We have had an excellent experience at Thoreau Elem. I have to disagree with people who say they have never seen the principal at events or before/after school. She is outside in the mornings quite often and I love seeing the kids greet her with smiles and hugs. Just the other evening she was blowin...
1.0 parent
3/26/2015
Toxic leadership and a drama infused population sum up this school quite well. It's been a very disappointing experience to have had our child here, and counting the days until we can leave. I've never seen the principal at any event held outside of school hours.
5.0 parent
3/13/2015
I've had two children attend Thoreau and could not disagree more with the reviewers who called Mrs. Mallon cold. In the many years that I've interacted with her at school events, PTA meetings, volunteering in the classroom, and other activities, she has always been warm, engaged and enthusiastic abo...

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Henry David Thoreau Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Kirkland, WA and is served by the Lake Washington School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 411 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Henry David Thoreau Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,499,032. Discover additional schools in the area, like Juanita High School, Inglemoor High School, Cedar Park Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Kirkland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Henry David Thoreau Elementary School.

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